By Shawn C. White

The Lakeside Warriors (1-0) kicked off the 2024 football season with a 31-14 road win over the Arcadia Hornets on Friday night.  

The Warriors were sparked by Ken Miller’s 15 carries for 103 yards and three touchdowns.  Taron Riley also roared down the field with 22 carries for 133 yards including a touchdown.  Add another touchdown for Riley on a 50-yard punt return.  On defense, Caleb Barber led with 7 tackles and a fumble recovery.  De’Kyshiun Banks snagged an interception.  

Arcadia Hornets (0-1) had a late fourth quarter rally behind a touchdown pass from Rodtravious Jackson to Kylon Clark and a scoop and score for 50 yards from Ryheem Abney.  Jackson was 9-for-20 for 90 yards with a touchdown and interception.  Bratreviauntae Ferrel was the top rusher for the Hornets with 8 carries for 45 yards.  Clark was also the top receiving target with 5 receptions for 76 yards and as mentioned before a touchdown.  The Hornets’ defense saw Tekiyrian Abney get 10 tackles (6 solo, 8 assists).  Joe Salvaterra also got two sacks. 

Lakeside had a 1 yard touchdown in the first quarter to get the 7-0 lead.  

The Warriors reached the end zone twice in the second quarter and took the 19-0 halftime lead.  

Lakeside continued on the shutout path in the fourth quarter jumping out to a 25-0 lead.  Arcadia stopped that path when Rodtravious Jackson connected with Kylon Clark on a 45-yard touchdown to cut down the lead to 25-8.  Arcadia started slicing on Lakeside’s lead when Ryheem Abney scooped a fumble and carried to the end zone on a 50-yard return. Arcadia closed in at 25-14.  Lakeside got a little breathing room when they added an 11-yard run to the end zone.  

Lakeside will play their first home game of the season against Lasalle on Friday.  Arcadia will be on the road to face Southwood on Friday night.